Los Angeles, CA, September 9, 2026 — Beatport has revealed the final programming and expanded artist lineup for Beatport Connect LA, taking place September 25 at the W Hollywood Hotel, with Alison Wonderland, Azzecca, Carlita, Elderbrook, DJ_Dave, Machinedrum joining the one-day industry event alongside speakers from EMPIRE, Insomniac, Three Six Zero, Warner Records, YouTube & more.

Returning for its second year, Beatport Connect LA brings together artists, DJs and electronic music professionals for a full day of discussions, workshops and networking focused on the future of electronic music. Programming spans two dedicated rooms, Culture, Trends & Technology and Artist & Career Development, covering both broader industry conversations and practical artist career development.

Additional artists joining the Beatport Connect LA program include Airrica, Azzecca, Carlita and TOKiMONSTA, alongside previously announced artists Kitty Amor, MPH, salute and Wuki. Early Bird and First Release tickets are sold out with limited General Access still available.

Among the newly announced sessions is Artist AMA With Alison Wonderland, a hosted conversation tracing Wonderland’s path from classically trained cellist to one of electronic music’s most recognizable artists. The discussion will explore her early years in Sydney’s warehouse party scene, her rise to stages including Coachella and Red Rocks, and the realities of building and sustaining a career at the highest levels of dance music. GRAMMY-nominated musician and DJ Elderbrook will also take part in a one-on-one conversation.

As well as sharing insights, the Artist & Career Development room will feature a series of educational, production-focused workshops. Sessions include How To Code with DJ_Dave, MD_MAKES_MUSIC LIVE, and Introduction to Mixing with FEM SYNTH LAB. This sits alongside the important industry discussions in the Culture, Trends and Tech Room, including ‘Progress, Pause or Regression? The Current State of Diversity in Event & Festival Programming; The Global Language of Dance Music and an In Conversation With Beatport CEO, Matt Gralen.

The final program also includes newly confirmed speakers from YouTube, United Talent Agency, Framework, Soul Clap Records, EMPIRE, Gigwell, Insomniac, and Three Six Zero, alongside previously announced speakers from SoundCloud, Warner Records, Ninja Tune, and WME.

Beyond the panels and workshops, Beatport Connect LA will also feature DJ sets and opportunities for emerging talent. dublab will take over the W Hollywood Wet Deck with resident DJs BITCHIMAWITCHH, Pretty Gay Friendly and Trax Unit, while a collaboration with the Pete Tong DJ Academy will provide students with discounted access to Beatport Connect LA and give two students the opportunity to perform at the event.

BEATPORT.iO invites guests interested in music creation and creator tools to a lunch featuring a first-hand demo of its exciting new product. There will also be the opportunity join a special Women in Music networking breakfast, hosted in partnership with HER Dancefloor.

Later that evening, the Official Beatport Connect LA Afterparty will take place at Sound Nightclub, where Lennox Takura, Kasango and Sparrow (CH) will perform from 10 p.m. Beatport Connect LA guests will receive an email with a link to register for free entry. Space is limited, and registration is required.

As with the previous edition of Connect LA, 20% of ticket sales will go to Music Cares, a U.S.-based, independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 to serve as a safety net for the music community.

For tickets and the full Beatport Connect LA schedule, visit: https://connect.beatport.com/la.

 

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